Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, about the proposed sale of the company to US giant Square for $39-billion.  They also discuss the spectacular growth of Afterpay over the last seven years, and the future of the buy now pay later sector.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay, about the proposed sale of the company to US giant Square for $39-billion.&nbsp; They also discuss the spectacular growth of Afterpay over the last seven years, and the future of the buy now pay later sector.

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Interview: Afterpay co-founder Anthony Eisen on $39-billion sale

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Military to help stranded Aussies home


Household spending rises


Airport parking profits surge


China’s low growth target

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Afternoon Report | ASX bounces after rout

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Thursday 5 March 2026

Economic growth in Australia accelerates, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates. 
The local sharemarket has its worst day since April last year
Oil prices surge, while gold prices fall
Fighting in the Middle East escalates as Australia rushes to get citizens home
A new type of drug that resists overdoses

Plus the second interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: David Holland from Employment Hero on culture and international growth at an Australian HR-tech unicorn.

Thursday 5 March 2026
Economic growth in Australia accelerates, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local sharemarket has its worst day since April last year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Oil prices surge, while gold prices fall</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fighting in the Middle East escalates as Australia rushes to get citizens home</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new type of drug that resists overdoses</li>
</ul>
Plus the second interview in our Accelerator series with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airwallex.com/">Airwallex</a>. Today&rsquo;s guest: David Holland from Employment Hero on culture and international growth at an Australian HR-tech unicorn.

Hot growth triggers rate fears; ASX tumbles; overdose resistant drugs

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Australia’s economy is growing faster than expected. New GDP figures show the economy expanded by 2.6 per cent through 2025 — its fastest pace in almost three years — helped by government spending, strong business investment including data centres, and resilient consumer demand.

Belinda Allen, Head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, joins Sean Aylmer to unpack the numbers, and she explains why the strong economy, the inflation challenge, and international uncertainty have put the RBA in a pickle.

Australia&rsquo;s economy is growing faster than expected. New GDP figures show the economy expanded by 2.6 per cent through 2025 &mdash; its fastest pace in almost three years &mdash; helped by government spending, strong business investment including data centres, and resilient consumer demand. Belinda Allen, Head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, joins Sean Aylmer to unpack the numbers, and she explains why the strong economy, the inflation challenge, and international uncertainty have put the RBA in a pickle.

Q+A: Why the Reserve Bank is in a pickle on rates

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Interview: Afterpay co-founder Anthony Eisen on $39-billion sale

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